RHA hits out at rising fuel prices
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Commercial vehicle companies are continuing to suffer as a result of escalating fuel prices in the UK, according to the Road Haulage Association (RHA).
Following a report by the AA last week which revealed that more than a quarter of motorists plan to cut back on using their cars as a result of the price hike, the organisation has spoken out on the matter.
While most drivers have the option of reducing their mileage to cut costs, RHA chief executive Geoff Dunning said road hauliers have no choice but to pay the higher prices at the pumps.
As a result, he said customers will have to pay more for the transport of goods, meaning consumers will eventually end up paying higher prices in the shops - a problem that will only be compounded by a two pence-per-litre rise in fuel duty in September.
"The Government must see from this AA report that treating both petrol and diesel duty in the same way, and treating all road users in the same way is simplistic and must be changed," Mr Dunning stated.
According to Proton, the rise in fuel prices has encouraged many to turn to liquid petroleum gas-powered vehicles to cut costs.
